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Proof to Product
Ranked in the top 1% of ALL podcasts, the Proof to Product podcast is your trusted resource for sustainable business growth - especially if you make and sell physical products! Join Katie Hunt, each week as she shares strategies & solutions to enhance your sales & marketing so that you're building a business that supports your best life. If you've ever asked yourself can I make money selling physical products? Am I ready to sell my products wholesale to stores like Target, Anthropologie…
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Proof to ProductKatie Hunt, TSBC on camaraderie not competition
Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp on why she chose to share her business experiences and resources with her 'competitors' and the importance of…
Proof to Product030 | Kyle Durrie, Power and Light Press on tradeshows, transitions and how she raised $80,000 for Planned Parenthood
Kyle Durrie is the founder of Power and Light Press, a ship-shape letterpress print shop built to handle all of life's messy emotions. On today's episode we…
Proof to Product029 | Sean McCabe, SeanWes on getting unstuck in your business, the power of masterminds and overlapping a day job and a side hustle.
Sean McCabe is the author of Overlap: Start a Business While Working a Full-Time Job. He has helped tens of thousands of students with his courses on…
Proof to Product028 | Mary Beth Storjohann, Workable Wealth on money misconceptions, financial accountability and why you need to know your numbers
Mary Beth Storjohann of Workable Wealth is an author, financial planner and accountability coach working to help clients in their 20s-40s make smart, educated…
Proof to Product026 | Tonya Dalton, inkWELL Press on systems, automations and prioritizing your home and business life.
Tonya Dalton is the owner of Inkwell Press and host of Productivity Paradox. Tonya is a productivity expert who believes that too many women feel overwhelmed…
Proof to Product025 | Debbie Lee, Penelope's Press on prioritizing, saying no and not letting comparison deter her from slow growth.
On today's episode I'm interviewing Debbie Lee of Penelope's Press, a letterpress print studio founded in Chicago and now based in Southern California. Debbie…
Proof to Product024 | Adina Segal, Bunny Bear Press on accountability, shifting focus, doing one thing well
Adina Segal is the owner of Bunny Bear Press, a letterpress studio based in Seattle, Washington. Adina attended Tradeshow Bootcamp in the fall of 2013, prior…
Proof to Product023 | Jon Acuff on misconceptions around productivity and goal setting, how to set yourself up for success and why it's ok to let yourself be bad at certain things!
New York Times Best-selling author, Jon Acuff has written five books including his most recent, FINISH which focuses on goal setting and follow-through . Jon…
Proof to ProductKatie Hunt, TSBC on gratitude, thanking your mentors & a heartfelt thank you to our TSBC speakers
Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp takes a minute to thank the TSBC speakers who have helped shape Tradeshow Bootcamp into what it is today. Mentioned…
Proof to Product022 | Emma James & Bailey Rivera, Antiquaria on pivoting in business, prioritizing personal happiness, and working with a business partner
Emma James and Bailey Rivera are the owners of Antiquaria. These savvy business women have made some big transitions in their business over the last 7 years…
Proof to Product021 | Stephanie Clarke, Dahlia Press on transitioning from a side hustle, working with reps and her system for outsourcing product packaging
TSBC alum, Stephanie Clarke is the founder of Dahlia Press, a boutique design and letterpress studio that offers custom design for events, as well as, a wide…
Proof to ProductKatie Hunt, Tradeshow Bootcamp on hosting live events.
Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp has hosted 13 live events over the last five years for Tradeshow Bootcamp and even more when she was in the corporate…
Proof to Product020 | Julie Richardson, Julie Ann Art on building community with customers, dealing with copy cats and why she's focused on creating products with purpose
TSBC alumni, Julie Richardson started Julie Ann Art in 2008 as a side hustle and has seen great success over the last nine years. She got her start on etsy…
Proof to Product019 | Victoria Venturi, Paper Epiphanies on marketing to multiple sales channels, building relationships with press and the importance of honing your brand voice and messaging
TSBC Alum, Victoria Venturi is the founder of Paper Epiphanies, a paper and lifestyle brand that empowers women. Prior to being her own boss, Victoria worked…
Proof to ProductKatie Hunt, TSBC on the benefit of mastermind groups
About a year ago, I was in a funny place.. I was coming back from maternity leave and feeling a bit lost. My business was growing, I was finding my new normal…
Proof to Product018 | Bryn Chernoff, Paperfinger on transitioning from your day job into your business full time, finding your unique voice and refueling with business retreats
Today's guest, TSBC Alum, Bryn Chernoff is the owner, calligrapher and creative director of Paperfinger. Paperfinger offers a range of distinctive and elegant…
Proof to Product017 | Rosanna Kvernmo, Iron Curtain Press on her experience as both a wholesaler & a store owner, product development and finding your unique voice.
TSBC alumni, Rosanna Kvernmo is the owner of Iron Curtain Press, a letterpress studio in Los Angeles. In the spring of 2016, she and her husband, Joel, are…
Proof to Product016 | Shayna Norwood, Steel Petal Press on balancing a wholesale business and retail storefront and how to pitch your products to retailers.
TSBC Alumni, Shayna Norwood of Steel Petal Press owns letterpress studio and retail store front in Chicago. Shayna started Steel Petal Press in 2008 as a side…
Proof to Product015 | Allison Brennan & Jessica Tree, The Social Type on their inspiration for creating new products, how they split responsibilities as business partners and the importance of slow, but steady growth in their business.
TSBC Alums, Allison Brennan & Jessica Tree are the owners of The Social Type. They launched their foil-pressed greeting card line in 2010 and have since…
Proof to Product014 | Heather Harris, Copper Bottom Design on how to know if you're ready for overseas manufacturing, how the whole process works, and common errors people make when they're creating day planners.
TSBC Alum, Heather Harris has been designing day planners and desk products since 2004 for clients including momAgenda, Barney's, Brooks Brothers, and Tiffany…
Proof to Product013 | Jen Gotch, Ban.do on building and leveraging a strong brand, the importance of self-reflection at all phases of business and how she built Ban.do into the lifestyle brand it is today.
Jen Gotch is the chief creative officer and fearless leader of Ban.do. Jen founded the company in 2008 with no prior business experience and was able to…
Proof to Product012 | Tara Gentile, CoCommercial on overcoming mindset obstacles, proactive decision making in business and how to align yourselves with partners that elevate your brand.
Tara Gentile is the founder of CoCommercial, a digital small business community for entrepreneurs serious about making money, impacting their communities, and…
Proof to Product011 | Rachael Hetzel, Pistachio Press on the mindset shifts, juggling business and babies and why its important to give back to our industry.
Rachael Hetzel is the owner of Pistachio Press, a boutique letterpress printing and design studio based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2007, Pistachio Press…
Proof to Product010 | Erin Ozer, Knot & Bow on her humble beginnings, manufacturing challenges and the benefits of strategically and slowly adding members to your team
Erin Ozer is the owner of Knot & Bow. Erin got her start on Etsy in 2010 and has had tremendous, but organic growth, over the last seven years. Her stationery…
Proof to Product009 | Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Crow & Canary on sales reps, why you need a printed catalog for wholesale and the importance of giving back.
Kimberley is the New York sales representative for Crow + Canary. During her 15+ year career in the stationery industry, Kimberley has worked at Crane & Co…
Proof to Product008 | Briana & Jason of Brainstorm on infusing personal interests into creative work, using a strong brand to attract the right clients and why your business should always be in some state of transition.
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/008 Owned and operated by Briana Feola and Jason Snyder…
Proof to Product007 | Meg Sutton, Belle & Union Co., on research & development of new products, working with sales reps, goal setting and why it is important to remember that running a business is a marathon, not a sprint.
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/007 Meg Sutton of Belle & Union Co., started her business in…
Proof to ProductNSS Part 2 | Interviews with Parrott Design, Iron Curtain Press, Lana's Shop, Julie Ann Art, Reyn Paper Co., Banquet Workshop
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/nss2017part2 I'm back with Part 2 of our National Stationery…
Proof to ProductNSS Part 1 | Interviews with Dahlia Press, The Good Twin, Fugu Fugu Press, Meeschmosh, Friendly Fire Paper and Sugar Paper
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/nss2017part1 I recently was in New York for the National…
Proof to Product006 | Katie Wilson, The Good Twin on trendsetting, sticking to your core values and the importance of slow sustainable growth.
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/006 Katie Wilson is the owner of The Good Twin, a stationery…
Proof to Product005 | Sara McNally, Constellation & Co. on juggling a manufacturing business and retail shop, utilizing interns and falling in love with letterpress
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/005 Sara McNally is the owner of Constellation & Co., a…
Proof to Product004 | Kristen Ley, Thimblepress on hiring from within, fostering a team environment, partnerships & collaborations and how she fell into business backwards.
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/004 Kristen Ley is the sole owner and founder of…
Proof to Product003 | Lindsay Henry, Inklings Paperie on client experience, slow growth and self care
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/003 Lindsay Henry, the founder and creative director of…
Proof to Product002 | Sam Kramer, Near Modern Disaster on releasing new products, working with sales reps and treating your business like a business.
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/002 Sam Kramer, the head boss lady at Near Modern Disaster…
Proof to Product001 | Jen Pham Corbett & Lisa Towns, Farewell Paperie on product development, business partnerships, hiring and taking risks.
For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/001 Jen Pham-Corbett and Lisa Towns, the founders of…
Proof to ProductWelcome to Proof to Product
Proof to Product is a Podcast taking you behind the scenes of product-based businesses that have built their brand from small online shops to selling through…